How to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck on Your Furniture
Need furniture for your new home, first apartment, or downtown condo? Overwhelmed by the constant deluge of Instagram furniture ads? Curious about how to get the most bang for your buck without sacrificing style? Keep reading to see where I would SPLURGE or SAVE.
Splurge vs. Save
No matter if you’re furnishing your brand new whole home or one room in your home; buying furniture can be scary especially if it’s an area you feel clueless in. You may wonder what is worth spending extra money on and what you can save on without sacrificing your vision for the space. Fear not! I am here to help!
Design: Lovelace Studios
Photography: Selavie Photography
sofa or sectional
Whether you’re a sofa person or a sectional lover, like myself, this is likely the piece of furniture in your home that will be the most used. SPLURGE ON IT. Now listen, I’m not saying you have to spend tens of thousands on it, but if the choice is between waiting until you can afford something of quality or quickly buying something cheap. Just wait! Investing in quality furniture will save you TONS in the end. It will last longer and you will be happier with your purchase.
Design: Lovelace Studios
Photography: Selavie Photography
Builder: Ken Garland Custom Homes
accent furniture
Accent furniture, chairs or benches/ottomans, for me personally is a save category. If this is not furniture that will see regular use like your sofa then in my opinion you can save on this. Not to say it is not still important to get non-disposable pieces, they just don’t have to be as high of quality as something getting regular use.
Design: Lovelace Studios
Photography: Selavie Photography
Builder: Ken Garland Custom Homes
rugs
Rugs are another 50/50 splurge vs. save category. Rugs can be viewed two ways; either simply a floor covering that is soft under foot or as art on the floor. Art on the floor in the form of a vintage Turkish Oushak is certainly a splurge, but it can also create a truly one-of-a-kind design. The one thing that really matters to me when purchasing rugs for my clients is the rug fiber content. If it’s not 100% wool then at least the majority of the fiber needs to be wool. Wool is easy to clean, durable, and will stand the test of time. Wool rugs come in a range of prices based on their construction, design, size, and brand. Just like lighting the bigger the room the bigger the rug which will inevitably increase the price.
art
Life is short, buy the art. Investing in original art will always be a pillar of mine. If something inspires you and pulls on your soul why wouldn’t you want to see it every day. HOWEVER, I know that budgetary restrictions are real and I will always work with clients to decorate their homes within their budgets. Splurging on a small piece of original art framed large can make a huge impact. Framed prints and printed canvases can be placed throughout the home as your build your art collection throughout the years.
Design: Lovelace Studios
Art: Chelsea Fly
casegoods
Whether it be your nightstands, living room media stand, or entry storage your casegoods are not a place to try to save a buck. Quality construction and craftsmanship are critical when purchasing casegoods. There can be nothing worse than sticking drawers or doors that won’t stay shut.
Design: Lovelace Studios
I know how important budget can be on any project and would be elated to help you figure out how to make your home sing while ensuring you don’t break the bank. Reach out via the contact page to see how Lovelace Studios can help you decide SPLURGE or SAVE today!
XO - Caroline